Crypto News February 19, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights

[LIVE] February 19, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights

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Bitcoin is facing cautionary sentiments as a prominent 24-year technical analyst warns that "smart money is exiting," while individual investors driven by fear of missing out (FOMO) are entering the market. In other developments, Dash has announced a significant update aimed at integrating Zcash's privacy features, potentially enhancing its competitive stance. Market dynamics could also be influenced by geopolitical tensions, as Donald Trump hinted at a potential military action against Iran with a duration forecast of 10-15 days. Additionally, the dovish tone from a notable Federal Reserve member, suggesting that aggressive interest rate cuts may not be appropriate, raises questions about future monetary policy direction. Finally, reports indicate that the United Arab Emirates has amassed hundreds of millions in Bitcoin through mining, while a notorious figure previously associated with fraud is now identified as one of the largest investors in a particular altcoin, adding further complexity to the cryptocurrency landscape.
22:11
Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone and experienced technical analyst Gareth Soloway have released statements regarding the current state of Bitcoin.
21:55
Dash, an altcoin focused on privacy, will gain additional privacy features with a new update. Here are the details.
21:37
US President Donald Trump spoke about the tensions between Iran and the US in statements he made today.
20:50
Stephen Miran, a Federal Reserve member appointed by Donald Trump, released a statement indicating a change in his previous stance.
20:19
Onchain data has shown that the United Arab Emirates has mined a very large amount of Bitcoin.
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